Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2012
Bachelor of Music - Music Business/Management
About Amy M.
I was inspired to play the guitar after I saw the movie School of Rock. It wasn't a want - it was a dire need. I needed to play guitar. I was 13 when I got a guitar for Christmas. I started taking lessons and I never looked back.
I graduated with Honors from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA in 2012. I studied under some phenomenal teachers and had some of the most incredible experiences including being selected as one of the guitarists for Berklee's annual graduation blowout concert.
I think the most important thing when it comes to learning how to play the guitar is to have a rock solid foundation of the basics. Tuning, proper left hand position, basic chords, basic scales, understanding the fretboard, basic picking patterns, basic exercises, basic songs.
Once we have built a solid foundation, I like to let you (yes, you, the student) take things in whichever direction you like. Stylistically and otherwise. I'm always here to suggest where we should go, but I like to let you blaze your own trail. There are things we'll need to touch on regardless of where we go such as vibrato, Hammer-Ons, pull-offs, bending, string-skipping, and so on and so forth. We will get to wherever you want to go. It might take some time, but that's alright. I want you to feel good about your playing, and as long as progress is being made, that's really all that matters.
*** Lesson Details ***
I think the most important thing when it comes to learning how to play the guitar is to have a rock solid foundation of the basics. Tuning, proper left hand position, basic chords, basic scales, understanding the fretboard, basic picking patterns, basic exercises, basic songs.
Once we have built a solid foundation, I like to let you (yes, you, the student) take things in whichever direction you like. Stylistically and otherwise. I'm always here to suggest where we should go, but I like to let you blaze your own trail. There are things we'll need to touch on regardless of where we go such as vibrato, hammer-ons, pull-offs, bending, string-skipping, and so on and so forth. We will get to wherever you want to go. It might take some time, but that's alright. I want you to feel good about your playing, and as long as progress is being made, that's really all that matters.
I have taught students of all ages and have seen 50 year old do just as well as 15 year old.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Acoustic guitar
Electric guitar
Dual input amplifier
Pedals
*** Travel Equipment ***
Acoustic guitar
Electric guitar
Small amplifier (if necessary)
*** Specialties ***
Styles: rock, blues, pop, funk
I like to teach by ear as well as by written notation.
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
7 AM-3:30 PM
Tuesday
7 AM-11 AM
Wednesday
7 AM-9 AM
Thursday
7 AM-12 PM
Friday
11 AM-2 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$60
90 minutes
$85
120 minutes
$110
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Experience
Private Guitar Instructor
Sep, 2014 - PresentMerry Melody Music Academy
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Business/Management
Sep, 2008 - May, 2012Berklee College of Music
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
7 AM-3:30 PM
Tuesday
7 AM-11 AM
Wednesday
7 AM-9 AM
Thursday
7 AM-12 PM
Friday
11 AM-2 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$60
90 minutes
$85
120 minutes
$110
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